Pacific Rim is boy's dreams coming true

Rating: 8/10 (19 September 2014)

There's a big tradition of stories about robots saving earth. Not until "Transformers" was it possible for modern cinema to adapt it for the big audience. As child I always dreamt of a real movie with anime style robots, now it has come true. This isn't an Arthaus-Movie and it never tries to be one. It's full of cool animation, stunning visuals and action. Yes the plot is simple, but hey, I've watched almost every single Sci-Fi flick out there - believe me, I saw much worse when it comes to narrations and plots! The acting is adequate, at times a bit overacted, but it won't really make you sick either. Like most of the late movies, this one is also aimed at world audition, so expect it not wholly concentrated on western culture, although Asians and Hong Kong serve just as some sort of "extras". I loved these battle machines so much more than the "Transformers" because of their style, but yes, without the latter, there would never be a "Pacific Rim" at all. All of the other guys going to watch it were very much pleased as well, but admittedly: this nothing for the girls. It's a love or hate movie and I love it. In the Sci-Fi genre it's worth an 8/10